Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

SPA's Strategic Division's Strategic Development Group (SDG) supports critical U.S. government programs providing Systems Engineering support, Systems Safety support and Financial Analysis support. SDG is hiring for a Technical Program Analyst.

The Technical Program Analyst will provide project management support to SSP's Ship Integration Branch, to include the development and maintenance of various scheduling and program planning documents in support of the COLUMBIA/Common Missile Compartment Program. The analyst will maintain awareness of program activities to ensure schedules are updated appropriately and conduct analysis of these activities and schedules to identify conflicts and discrepancies and propose resolutions. The analyst will also communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and assist with issue resolution, to include hosting a regular forum with multiple external stakeholder organizations. The ideal candidate will proactively identify client needs, be able to communicate complex information clearly and succinctly, and drive issues to closure.

While this position will be based out of SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA, the Analyst will be expected to travel regularly to the Washington Navy Yard to engage with clients.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.
• U.S. Citizen with DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain clearance.
• 3 years of experience with Department of Defense weapon system acquisition or Navy operational experience.
• Capable of working independently as well as with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute workload to meet requirements and deadlines across multiple projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs.
• Experience working in support of a submarine new construction program.
• Familiarity with schedule management software tools and best practices.